The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria's chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation inĀ  building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution.

NCC hosts Stakeholders Forum on A2P Messaging Licensing Framework

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) today hosted a virtual Stakeholders Forum as part of its participatory rulemaking process to discuss the licensing framework for a new licence category in the Nigerian telecom sector, the Application-to-Person (A2P) Messaging Licensing Framework, which the Commission is developing. In a speech by the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida,…

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ITU Ranks Nigeria High in Digital Transformation Readiness

Nigeria has been ranked high on the advanced state of readiness for digital transformation known as ā€˜G5ā€™. According to a new report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Nigeria ranks high at 71 percent in comparative legal, policy, and governance frameworks towards G5, with Germany, Finland, and Singapore leading the global chart. The report prepared…

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria's chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation inĀ  building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution.

Nigeria Seeks Joint West Africa Regional Protection of Undersea Cables

Following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many countries in the West Afrcan region, Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections. Ā According to Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs at NCC, Executive Vice Chairman of theĀ  Nigerian…

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Voice, Data Services Affected by Undersea Cable Cuts Restored

Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, the Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities. In a statement issued by NCC’s Director,…

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria's chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation inĀ  building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution.

NCC’s EVC, Aminu Maida, pledges transparency in Telecoms Regulation

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation inĀ  building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution. Maida spoke during a courtesy visit to the Hon. Minister of…

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria.

Maida urges Nokia to invest in Research and Development in Nigeria’s ICT Sector

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. Ā Maida spoke when a delegation from Nokia Networks of Finland led by…

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New NCC Boss, Maida Commits to President Tinubuā€™s Vision

The new Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has committed to he aligning NCCā€™s regulatory focus to achieving the promises of President Bola Ahmed Tinubuā€™s Renewed Hope agenda to advance the nationā€™s digital transformation agenda.   According to NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the new NCC…

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